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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting T

ips

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Surface units not

The surface units are 

With the controls off, check to make sure the surface 

functioning properly

not plugged in solidly.

unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit controls

Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

improperly set.

unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set

With the controls off, check to make sure the drip 

securely in the cooktop.

pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the 

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

The display goes 

Power surge.

Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

blank or indicator 

for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power 

lights come on when 

up your range. If the indicator lights are still on, 

range is not in use

call for service.

Clock and timer do 

Plug on range is not completely

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

not work

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the clock and timer

section.

Oven light does 

Light bulb is loose or defective.

Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

Switch operating light

Call for service.

is broken.

Oven will not work

Plug on range is not completely

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may be 

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit 
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the oven

section.

Door left in the locked 

If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock 

position.

the door.

Food does not bake 

Oven controls improperly set.

See the 

Using the oven

section.

or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect 

See the 

Using the oven

section.

or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or 

See the 

Using the oven

section.

cookware  of improper 
size being used.

Oven thermostat needs

See the 

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment.

section.

Summary of Contents for 164D4290P007

Page 1: ...GE Appliances Part No 164D3333P124 1 Pub No 49 8889 1 5 99 JR JBP24 JBP26 JBP30 JBP35 Owner s Manual Ranges Self Cleaning Electric ...

Page 2: ...gistration Card that is packed with this product You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section of this manua...

Page 3: ...arm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury If your model has a surface light you must recycle the fluor...

Page 4: ...ean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda o...

Page 5: ...s ignition of flammable materials and spillage the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the range without extending over nearby surface units Always turn the surface units off before removing cookware Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not self clean the surface units in the oven When preparing flaming foods under the hood t...

Page 6: ...ems stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Stand away from the range when opening the oven door Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and o...

Page 7: ...nly at low to medium heat settings Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals For best cooking results pans should be flat on the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch Not over 1 inch 1 Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit Make sure the ...

Page 8: ...d both the MIN pads for about 4 seconds OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating The light will flash when the oven automatically turns off to remind you to turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Oven Temperature Knob Turn this knob to the setting you want The temperature will be displayed to indicate setting Display will change back to time after a few seconds PREHEATED Light Glows when the...

Page 9: ...A you will need to use caution when pulling the shelf out We recommend that you pull the shelf out several inches and then using two pot holders pull the shelf out by holding the sides of it The shelf is low and you could be burned if you place your hand in the middle of the shelf and pull all the way out Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using the shelf in the lowest position...

Page 10: ...m 2 to 2 1 2 lbs D 15 10 12 Well Done E 20 20 Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with 2 to 2 1 2 lbs melted butter split lengthwise Broil skin side down Breast C 25 15 first Bakery Product Bread toast 2 to 4 slices E 3 1 Space evenly Place English Muffin 2 split F 3 4 English muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 C 18 20 Do not Cut through back of turn ...

Page 11: ... operations The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes End of Cycle Tones Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using or To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display recall the remaining time b...

Page 12: ...N pads enter the length of cooking time Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature The display will show the cooking time remaining When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone sounds When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the oven will signal Turn the oven control to OFF to stop the flashes and signal How to Set a Delayed Start and Automat...

Page 13: ...than the factory setting a minus sign and the adjusted temperature will appear in the display Wait several seconds for the control to automatically set and return to its previous setting NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self cleaning temperatures The adjustment will be retained after a power failure The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for bakin...

Page 14: ...and dry Do not clean the gasket The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion It is essential for the gasket to remain intact If you notice it becoming worn or frayed replace it Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes g...

Page 15: ...ipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to...

Page 16: ...OTE The plastic tape on some models must be removed from all chrome trim It cannot be removed if it is baked on Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated To clean the oven floor gently lift the bake element Clean with warm soapy water Control Knobs To Remove BesuretheknobisintheOFFposition Pull straight off the stem...

Page 17: ...inegar and water solution Do not use commercial oven cleaners cleaning powders steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant However any acidic foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to remain on the finish If acids spill on the cooktop ...

Page 18: ... the door liner can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool or plastic pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution To clean the outside of the door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings If any ...

Page 19: ...aning oven After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out the grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad If food has burned on sprinkle the grid with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burne...

Page 20: ...ishwasher Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or aplasticbag with1 4cupammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with cleanwater...

Page 21: ...n use call for service Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly not work inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in your home Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the clock and timer section Oven light does Light bulb i...

Page 22: ...n thermostat Do it yourself too hot or too cold needs adjustment section Power outage Power outage or surge Some models will automatically resume their setting clock flashes once the power is restored On models with a clock you must reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Oven wil...

Page 23: ...g cooking functions CLEAN light is on The oven door was Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Allow when you want to cook accidentally locked the oven to cool Then move the latch to the far left Never force the door latch handle F and a number You have a function Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF Put the oven or letter flash in error code back into operation the display If the function code re...

Page 24: ...ary around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used Storage drawer Rear drawer support is Reposition the drawer See the Storage Drawer is crooked on top of the guide rail Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your range section Storage drawer Power cord may be Reposition the drawer and power cord See the won t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Remo...

Page 25: ...25 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...

Page 26: ...26 Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ...

Page 27: ...ed misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding...

Page 28: ...scount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred t...

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